Definition

A word that describes something that follows as a result or consequence of something else.

Example

The new policy had a corollary effect on employee productivity.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the corollary effects of our decisions?

Yeah, sometimes it's surprising how one choice leads to another.

Exactly! I think understanding those corollary impacts can really help us in life.

For sure! It's like a chain reaction; you never know what might happen next.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A result or effect that naturally follows from something else, often used in reasoning or logic.

Example

The increase in temperature is a corollary of global warming.

Conversation

I was reading about logical reasoning, and they mentioned a corollary to one of the main theories.

Oh really? What was the corollary about?

It suggested that if one thing is true, then another related thing must also be true.

Root Explanation

Corollary is formed from "corolla" (from Latin, meaning a small crown or garland) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning pertaining to). The word refers to something that is a consequence or result, akin to a small addition or offshoot related to a main idea, much like a flower that blooms from a central stem.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small crown' ('corolla') that represents a result or consequence of a main idea, which helps you remember that a corollary is something that follows from a primary statement.

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